robolink DP SW vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP SW (igus) and UR10e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- robolink DP SWGermany
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- robolink DP SW—
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP SW0 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- robolink DP SWContact for quote
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- robolink DP SWACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- robolink DP SW—
- UR10e10 kg
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP SW—
- UR10e1 m/s
Reach
- robolink DP SW—
- UR10e1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP SW5
- UR10e6
Repeatability
- robolink DP SW±1 mm
- UR10e±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- robolink DP SW—
- UR10e33.5 kg
Mounting Options
- robolink DP SWfloor, table
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- robolink DP SW—
- UR10eIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP SWCat3 PLd
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP SWYes
- UR10ewrist external
Safety I/O Pairs
- robolink DP SW4
- UR10e—
Duty Cycle
- robolink DP SW—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP SWYes
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- robolink DP SWYes
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- robolink DP SWteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- robolink DP SWiso 9283
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- robolink DP SWmanual
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- robolink DP SWYes
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- robolink DP SW24V DC
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- robolink DP SWPython, C++
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP SWYes
- UR10e—
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP SWModbus, TCP/IP
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- robolink DP SWYes
- UR10eYes
Reliability
Path Accuracy
- robolink DP SW±0.5 mm
- UR10e—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP SWContact for quote
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Lead Time
- robolink DP SW3 wks
- UR10e—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 33.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, table | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | Cat3 PLd | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | wrist external |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | iso 9283 | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | automatic |
| Integrated F/T Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python, C++, URScript, .NET |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 3 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, CaaS / Month, Warranty
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | robolink DP SW | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $46,153 |
| Payback period | — | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +442% |
robolink DP SW has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes robolink DP SW and UR10e?
robolink DP SW is made by igus, based in DE. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do robolink DP SW and UR10e compare on the Robo Score?
robolink DP SW scores 57.7 on the Robo Score. UR10e scores 75.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of robolink DP SW compare to UR10e?
robolink DP SW has a reach of 790 mm. UR10e has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are robolink DP SW and UR10e in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between robolink DP SW and UR10e?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
robolink DP SW vs UR10e compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.